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Most students will have the possibility of taking “outside options” (also known as “electives”), i.e. modules not from Mathematics, at some point. For most but not all degrees, this is up to 15 credits in year 2 and up to 30 credits in year 3 and year 4. Students should first have a look at their Specific Degree Structure to see when they have the opportunity to take outside options and how many credits.
There are lists of standard outside options for each year (see below). There are some variations between different degrees (see specific degree structures for more precise information) but these lists include all the standard outside options. These modules are expected to be offered in 2023-24 but this is not guaranteed and there is no guarantee you will be able to get a place. Please be sure to check the term the module is delivered in when making your choice.
If you wish to choose an outside option, even one from this list, you should first check information with the relevant department, including pre-requisites and registration procedures. Look in the first place on their department’s website and the UCL Module Catalogue, to see any relevant registration procedures, etc. Modules may have limited space. No adjustment can be made to timetables for outside options. Mathematics department approval is also needed for outside options.
If you wish to take an outside option which does not appear on the standard list for your degree/year, then you should contact the Mathematics Departmental Tutor to discuss: you will not be able to choose directly on portico.
Please note that certain standard options (STAT0005/STAT0007/STAT0011/CPAS0012) are counted as Mathematics options and not outside options for most degrees.
Standard Year 2 Outside Options
BASC0017 | Interdisciplinary Game Theory | Level 5 | Term 2 |
BASC0038 | Algorithms: Logic and Structures | Level 4 | Term 2 |
BASC0047 | Machine Reasoning and Expert Systems | Level 5 | Term 2 |
ECON0011 | Basic Microeconomic Concepts | Level 4 | Term 2 |
ECON0044 | An Introduction to Applied Economic Analysis | Level 4 | Term 1 |
INST0002 | Programming 1 | Level 4 | Term 2 |
LC* | Language Centre modules | Various levels | Term 1 & 2 |
MSIN0004 | Accounting for Business A4U | Level 4 | Term 1 or 2 |
MSIN0048 | Understanding Management | Level 5 | Term 1 or 2 |
MSIN0059 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | Level 5 | Term 1 or 2 |
MSIN0061 | Global Marketing Strategy | Level 5 | Term 2 |
PHAS0022 | Quantum Physics | Level 5 | Term 1 |
Standard Year 3 Outside Options
BENG0019 | Engineering Mathematics in Finance | Level 5 | Term 2 |
COMP0015 | Introduction to Programming | Level 5 | Term 1 or 2 |
COMP0142 | Machine Learning for Domain Specialists | Level 6 | Term 2 |
ECON0008 | History of Economic Thought | Level 4 | Term 1 |
ECON0011 | Basic Microeconomic Concepts | Level 4 | Term 2 |
ECON0027 | Game Theory | Level 6 | Term 1 |
ECON0044 | An Introduction to Applied Economic Analysis | Level 4 | Term 1 |
INST0002 | Programming 1 | Level 4 | Term 2 |
INST0060 | Foundations of Machine Learning | Level 7 | Term 1 |
LC* | Language Centre modules | various levels | Term 1 & 2 |
MSIN0004 | Accounting for Business | Level 4 | Term 1 or 2 |
MSIN0048 | Understanding Management | Level 4 | Term 1 or 2 |
MSIN0059 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | Level 5 | Term 1 or 2 |
MSIN0146 | Financial Management | Level 6 | Term 1 |
PHAS0022 | Quantum Physics | Level 5 | Term 1 |
STAT0025 | Optimisation Algorithms in Operational Research | Level 6 | Term 1 |
Standard Year 4 Outside Options
COMP0142 | Machine Learning for Domain Specialists | Level 6 | Term 2 |
ECON0027 | Game Theory | Level 6 | Term 1 |
INST0060 | Foundations of Machine Learning | Level 7 | Term 1 |
LC* | Language Centre modules | Level 7 | Term 1 & 2 |
MSIN0146 | Financial Management | Level 6 | Term 1 |
STAT0025 | Optimisation Algorithms in Operational Research | Level 6 | Term 1 |
Mathematics Education CPAS0012
Mathematical Education (CPAS0012, syllabus link) is a module offered by the IOE available to 3rd and 4th year students. This module is for undergraduates who are curious about how mathematics is learned and what educational environments support learning and participation. The module is highly relevant to students considering teaching as a career. For information, please see the course webpage here, or this link to a promotional flyer.